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Touching the Void chronicles the 1985 expedition of British climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates to the 6,344‑metre (20,813 ft) Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. The book offers a vivid, first‑hand description of the mountain’s brutal conditions, the critical missteps that led to a near‑fatal situation, and the desperate measures taken to survive. Through detailed observation and introspection, Simpson recounts the psychological and physical strain endured during the ordeal, shedding light on the perilous nature of high‑altitude climbing.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Joe Simpson
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